LITERATURE UPDATE
October 25 - October 31, 2018
Literature search for biomech* or locomot*

Sarah A Roelker, PhD
Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas at Austin, USA

Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Amherst - Cited by 330 - Biomechanics - Neuromuscular Control - Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulations


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*BONE*
Wong, SK; Chin, KY; Suhaimi, FH; Ahmad, F; Ima-Nirwana, S. Exploring the potential of tocotrienol from bixa orellana as a single agent targeting metabolic syndrome and bone loss. Bone 2018;116:8-21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2018.07.003

Picke, AK; Sylow, L; Moller, LLV; Kjobsted, R; Schmidt, FN; Steejn, MW; Salbach-Hirsch, J; Hofbauer, C; Bluher, M; Saalbach, A; Busse, B; Rauner, M; Hofbauer, LC. Differential effects of high-fat diet and exercise training on bone and energy metabolism. Bone 2018;116:120-134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2018.07.015

Dragomir-Daescu, D; Rossman, TL; Rezaei, A; Carlson, KD; Kalimes, DF; Skinner, JA; Khosla, S; Amin, S. Factors associated with proximal femur fracture determined in a large cadaveric cohort. Bone 2018;116:196-202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2018.08.005

Innocenti, B; Fekete, G; Pianigiani, S. Biomechanical analysis of augments in revision total knee arthroplasty. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040966

Yang, XJ; Sang, HX; Bai, B; Ma, XY; Xu, C; Lei, W; Zhang, Y. Ex vivo evaluation of hip fracture risk by proximal femur geometry and bone mineral density in elderly chinese women. Medical Science Monitor 2018;24:7438-7443. http://dx.doi.org/10.12659/MSM.910876

Pinotti, FE; de Oliveira, GJPL; Aroni, MAT; Marcantonio, RAC; Marcantonio, E. Analysis of osseointegration of implants with hydrophilic surfaces in grafted areas: a preclinical study. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2018;29:963-972. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/clr.13361

Jiang, ZW; Li, Z; Zhang, W; Yang, Y; Han, BQ; Liu, WS; Peng, YF. Dietary natural n-acetyl-d-glucosamine prevents bone loss in ovariectomized rat model of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Molecules 2018;23:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules23092302

Demirtas, A; Ural, A. Interaction of microcracks and tissue compositional heterogeneity in determining fracture resistance of human cortical bone. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040123

Al, F; Tosun, B; Sinmazcelik, T; Ozmen, M. Biomechanical comparison of medial versus lateral sided plating in femoral fractures. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira 2018;26:265-270. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1413-785220182604191645

*BOTANY/ECOLOGY*
DeCarlo, KF; Caylor, KK. Biophysical effects on soil crack morphology in a faunally active dryland vertisol. Geoderma 2019;334:134-145. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2018.07.042

*CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIOPULMONARY*
Sabia, L; Avenatti, E; Cesareo, M; Leone, D; Tosello, F; Veglio, F; Milan, A. Evaluation of aortic stiffness by a new simplified 2d speckle tracking analysis. International Journal Of Cardiovascular Imaging 2018;34:1753-1760. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10554-018-1400-7

Formato, GM; Lo Rito, M; Auricchio, F; Frigiola, A; Conti, M. Aortic expansion induces lumen narrowing in anomalous coronary arteries: a parametric structural finite element analysis. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040941

Dallard, J; Labrosse, MR; Sohmer, B; Beller, CJ; Boodhwani, M. Investigation of raphe function in the bicuspid aortic valve and its influence on clinical criteriaa patient-specific finite element study. International Journal For Numerical Methods In Biomedical Engineering 2018;34:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.3117

Torres, WM; Jacobs, J; Doviak, H; Barlow, SC; Zile, MR; Shazly, T; Spinale, FG. Regional and temporal changes in left ventricular strain and stiffness in a porcine model of myocardial infarction. American Journal Of Physiology-Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2018;315:72-5753-5672-5754-55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00279.2018

Mao, WB; Wang, Q; Kodali, S; Sun, W. Numerical parametric study of paravalvular leak following a transcatheter aortic valve deployment into a patient-specific aortic root. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040457

Moncada, M; Delgado, JA; Colombo, A; Gasior, P; Ramzipoor, K; Estrada, A; Lee, C; Dokko, D; Granada, JF. First in human evaluation of the vascular biocompatibility and biomechanical performance of a novel ultra high molecular weight amorphous plla bioresorbable scaffold in the absence of anti-proliferative drugs: two-year imaging results in humans. Catheterization And Cardiovascular Interventions 2018;92:69-5052-5469-5053-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccd.27444

Cui, XY; Ren, QS; Li, ZH; Peng, K; Li, GY; Gu, ZY; Qiao, AK. Effect of plaque composition on biomechanical performance of a carotid stent: computational study. Cmes-Computer Modeling In Engineering & Sciences 2018;116:455-469. http://dx.doi.org/10.31614/cmes.2018.04135

Wang, XR; Fitts, RH. Effects of regular exercise on ventricular myocyte biomechanics and k-atp channel function. American Journal Of Physiology-Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2018;315:72-5656-5372-5657-54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00130.2018

Coccarelli, A; Hasan, HM; Carson, J; Parthimos, D; Nithiarasu, P. Influence of ageing on human body blood flow and heat transfer: a detailed computational modelling study. International Journal For Numerical Methods In Biomedical Engineering 2018;34:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cnm.3120

Caggiano, LR; Lee, JJ; Holmes, JW. Surgical reinforcement alters collagen alignment and turnover in healing myocardial infarcts. American Journal Of Physiology-Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2018;315:72-4948-5249-7249-4853-48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00088.2018

*CELLULAR/SUBCELLULAR*
Li, D; Wang, YL. Coordination of cell migration mediated by site-dependent cell-cell contact. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2018;115:10678-10683. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1807543115

Desvignes, E; Bouissou, A; Laborde, A; Mangeat, T; Proag, A; Vieu, C; Thibault, C; Maridonneau-Parini, I; Poincloux, R. Nanoscale forces during confined cell migration. Nano Letters 2018;18:6326-6333. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.nanolett.8b02611

Hewlett, JC; Kropski, JA; Blackwell, TS. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: epithelial-mesenchymal interactions and emerging therapeutic targets. Matrix Biology 2018;551-72:. 112-127

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2018.03.021. Lamande, SR; Bateman, JF. Collagen vi disorders: insights on form and function in the extracellular matrix and beyond. Matrix Biology 2018;551-72:. 348-367

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2017.12.008. Cheng, MJ; Zhu, GQ; Li, L; Zhang, S; Zhang, DQ; Kuehne, AJC; Shi, F. Parallel and precise macroscopic supramolecular assembly through prolonged marangoni motion. Angewandte Chemie-International Edition 2018;57:14106-14110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anie.201808294

Ergin, FG; Watz, BB; Gade-Nielsen, NF. A review of planar piv systems and image processing tools for lab-on-chip microfluidics. Sensors 2018;18:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s18093090

Shawky, JH; Balakrishnan, UL; Stuckenholz, C; Davidson, LA. Multiscale analysis of architecture, cell size and the cell cortex reveals cortical f-actin density and composition are major contributors to mechanical properties during convergent extension. Development 2018;145:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dev.161281

*COMPARATIVE*
Homberg, U; Humberg, TH; Seyfarth, J; Bode, K; Perez, MQ. Gaba immunostaining in the central complex of dicondylian insects. Journal Of Comparative Neurology 2018;526:2301-2318. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cne.24497

*DENTAL/ORAL/FACIAL*
Strozyk, P; Balchanowski, J. Modelling of the forces acting on the human stomatognathic system during dynamic symmetric incisal biting of foodstuffs. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;79:58-66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.07.046

Hammerle, CHF; Cordaro, L; Alccayhuaman, KAA; Botticelli, D; Esposito, M; Colomina, LE; Gil, A; Gulje, FL; Ioannidis, A; Meijer, H; Papageorgiou, S; Raghoebar, G; Romeo, E; Renouard, F; Storelli, S; Torsello, F; Wachtel, H. Biomechanical aspects: summary and consensus statements of group 4. the 5(th) eao consensus conference 2018. Clinical Oral Implants Research 2018;29:326-331. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/clr.13284

*DIGESTIVE*
Doeltgen, SH; Rigney, L; Cock, C; Omari, T. Effects of cortical anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on swallowing biomechanics. Neurogastroenterology And Motility 2018;30:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/nmo.13434

*ERGONOMICS*
Baker, R; Coenen, P; Howie, E; Lee, J; Williamson, A; Straker, L. Musculoskeletal and cognitive effects of a movement intervention during prolonged standing for office work. Human Factors 2018;60:947-961. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0018720818783945

*GAIT/LOCOMOTION*
Asano, F. Stealth walking with reduced double-limb support phase and its extension to careful legged locomotion. Multibody System Dynamics 2018;44:421-447. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11044-018-09645-1

Goetschius, J; Hertel, J; Saliba, SA; Brockmeier, SF; Hart, JM. Gait biomechanics in anterior cruciate ligament-reconstructed knees at different time frames postsurgery. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2018;50:2209-2216. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001693

Schache, AG; Lin, YC; Crossley, KM; Pandy, MG. Is running better than walking for reducing hip joint loads?. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2018;50:2301-2310. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001689

Chin, S. Wheels-in-wheels: use of gravity in human locomotion. Medical Hypotheses 2018;120:81-89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2018.08.016

Bisi, MC; Tamburini, P; Panebianco, GP; Stagni, R. Nonlinear analysis of human movement dynamics offers new insights in the development of motor control during childhood. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040939

Marks, M; Kingsbury, T; Bryant, R; Collins, JD; Wyatt, M. Measuring abnormality in high dimensional spaces with applications in biomechanical gait analysis. Scientific Reports 2018;8:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-33694-3

Hanley, B; Tucker, CB. Gait variability and symmetry remain consistent during high-intensity 10,000 m treadmill running. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;79:129-134. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.08.008

Verlekar, TT; Soares, LD; Correia, PL. Automatic classification of gait impairments using a markerless 2d video-based system. Sensors 2018;18:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s18092743

Xu, WX; Huang, J; Cheng, L. A novel coordinated motion fusion-based walking-aid robot system. Sensors 2018;18:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s18092761

Honert, EC; Bastas, G; Zelik, KE. Effect of toe joint stiffness and toe shape on walking biomechanics. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-3190/aadf46

Moniz-Pereira, V; Kepple, TM; Cabral, S; Joao, F; Veloso, AP. Joint moments' contributions to vertically accelerate the center of mass during stair ambulation in the elderly: an induced acceleration approach. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;79:105-111. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.07.040

Kuhman, D; Hammond, KG; Hurt, CP. Altered joint kinetic strategies of healthy older adults and individuals with parkinson's disease to walk at faster speeds. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;79:112-118. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.07.038

Mummolo, C; Peng, WZ; Agarwal, S; Griffin, R; Neuhaus, PD; Kim, JH. Stability of mina v2 for robot-assisted balance and locomotion. Frontiers In Neurorobotics 2018;12:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnbot.2018.00062

*ANIMAL LOCOMOTION*
Costa, D; Diogo, CC; da Costa, LM; Pereira, JE; Filipe, V; Couto, PA; Geuna, S; Armada-Da-Silva, PA; Mauricio, AC; Varejao, ASP. Kinematic patterns for hindlimb obstacle avoidance during sheep locomotion. Neurological Research 2018;40:963-971. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01616412.2018.1505068

Ales, RG; Acosta, JC; Astudillo, V; Cordoba, M; Blanco, GM; Miles, D. Effect of temperature on the locomotor performance of species in a lizard assemblage in the puna region of argentina. Journal Of Comparative Physiology B-Biochemical Systems And Environmental Physiology 2018;188:977-990. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00360-018-1185-y

Kinold, JC; Pfarr, C; Aberle, H. Sidestep-induced neuromuscular miswiring causes severe locomotion defects in drosophila larvae. Development 2018;145:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/dev.163279

Sivy, KJ; Nolin, AW; Cosgrove, CL; Prugh, LR. Critical snow density threshold for dall's sheep (ovis dalli dalli). Canadian Journal Of Zoology 2018;96:1170-1177. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2017-0259

Jury, SH; Langley, T; Gutzler, BC; Goldstein, JS; Watson, WH. Monitoring the behavior of freely moving lobsters with accelerometers. Bulletin Of Marine Science 2018;94:533-553. http://dx.doi.org/10.5343/bms.2017.1117

Clifton, GT; Biewener, AA. Foot-propelled swimming kinematics and turning strategies in common loons. Journal Of Experimental Biology 2018;221:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.168831

Davidovich, H; Ribak, G. Loaded flight in male ischnura elegans and its relationship to copulatory flight. Journal Of Insect Physiology 2018;110:44-56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2018.08.008

*HAND/FINGER/FOOT/TOE*
Simon, D; Unbehend, S; Bayat, S; Rech, J; Hueber, AJ; Schett, G; Kleyer, A. The influence of hand osteoarthritis on bone microstructure and biomechanical properties of radial bone. Arthritis & Rheumatology 2018;70:.

*JOINT/CARTILAGE*
Kieser, DC; Ailabouni, R; Kieser, SCJ; Wyatt, MC; Armour, PC; Coates, MH; Hooper, GJ. The use of an ossis custom 3d-printed tri-flanged acetabular implant for major bone loss: minimum 2-year follow-up. Hip International 2018;28:668-674. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1120700018760817

Chatterjee, S; Kobylinski, S; Basu, B. Finite element analysis to probe the influence of acetabular shell design, liner material, and subject parameters on biomechanical response in periprosthetic bone. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040249

Sherman, SL; Thomas, DM; Gulbrandsen, TR; Farr, J. Meniscus allograft transplantation. Operative Techniques In Sports Medicine 2018;26:189-204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.otsm.2018.06.010

Collins, AT; Kulvaranon, ML; Cutcliffe, HC; Utturkar, GM; Smith, WAR; Spritzer, CE; Guilak, F; DeFrate, LE. Obesity alters the in vivo mechanical response and biochemical properties of cartilage as measured by mri. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2018;20:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13075-018-1727-4

Guilak, F; Nims, RJ; Dicks, A; Wu, CL; Meulenbelt, I. Osteoarthritis as a disease of the cartilage pericellular matrix. Matrix Biology 2018;551-72:. 40-50

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matbio.2018.05.008. Merkely, G; Ackermann, J; Lattermann, C. Articular cartilage defects: incidence, diagnosis, and natural history. Operative Techniques In Sports Medicine 2018;26:156-161. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.otsm.2018.06.008

Qi, YS; Zhang, PF; Xu, YS; Bao, HRC; Wang, YX; Wei, BG; Ma, BX. Effect of different suture positions of lateral meniscus posterior root tear on knee biomechanics. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology 2018;123:14-14.

*METHODS*
Amirtharaj, MJ; Hardy, BM; Kent, RN; Nawabi, DH; Wickiewicz, TL; Pearle, AD; Imhauser, CW. Automated, accurate, and three-dimensional method for calculating sagittal slope of the tibial plateau. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;79:212-217. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.07.047

*MODELING*
Lenarda, P; Gizzi, A; Paggi, M. A modeling framework for electro-mechanical interaction between excitable deformable cells. European Journal Of Mechanics A-Solids 2018;72:374-392. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechsol.2018.06.001

Emuna, N; Durban, D; Osovski, S. Sensitivity of arterial hyperelastic models to uncertainties in stress-free measurements. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040400

*MUSCLE*
Gouzi, F; Blaquiere, M; Catteau, M; Bughin, F; Maury, J; Passerieux, E; Ayoub, B; Mercier, J; Hayot, M; Pomies, P. Oxidative stress regulates autophagy in cultured muscle cells of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Journal Of Cellular Physiology 2018;233:9629-9639. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jcp.26868

Hauraix, H; De Monsabert, BG; Herbaut, A; Berton, E; Vigouroux, L. Force-length relationship modeling of wrist and finger flexor muscles. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2018;50:2311-2321. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001690

Lambert, M; Bastide, B; Cieniewski-Bernard, C. Involvement of o-glcnacylation in the skeletal muscle physiology and physiopathology: focus on muscle metabolism. Frontiers In Endocrinology 2018;9:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2018.00578

Saitou, K; Tokunaga, M; Yoshino, D; Sakitani, N; Maekawa, T; Ryu, Y; Nagao, M; Nakamoto, H; Saito, T; Kawanishi, N; Suzuki, K; Ogata, T; Makuuchi, M; Takashima, A; Sawada, K; Kawamura, S; Nakazato, K; Kouzaki, K; Harada, I; Ichihara, Y; Sawada, Y. Local cyclical compression modulates macrophage function in situ and alleviates immobilization-induced muscle atrophy. Clinical Science 2018;132:2147-2161. http://dx.doi.org/10.1042/CS20180432

Thorstensen, JR; Tucker, MG; Kavanagh, JJ. Antagonism of the d-2 dopamine receptor enhances tremor but reduces voluntary muscle activation in humans. Neuropharmacology 2018;141:343-352. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2018.08.029

*NEURAL*
Bertuzzi, M; Chang, WP; Ampatzis, K. Adult spinal motoneurons change their neurotransmitter phenotype to control locomotion. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2018;115:69-5757-5054-6957-5751-51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1809050115

*ORTHOPAEDICS/SPINE*
Peng, Y; Du, XP; Huang, LH; Li, J; Zhan, RS; Wang, WG; Xu, BX; Wu, S; Peng, C; Chen, SJ. Optimizing bone cement stiffness for vertebroplasty through biomechanical effects analysis based on patient-specific three-dimensional finite element modeling. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 2018;56:2137-2150. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-018-1844-x

Omlor, GW; Lorenz, S; Nerlich, AG; Guehring, T; Richter, W. Disc cell therapy with bone-marrow-derived autologous mesenchymal stromal cells in a large porcine disc degeneration model. European Spine Journal 2018;27:2639-2649. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5728-4

Ignasiak, D; Valenzuela, W; Reyes, M; Ferguson, SJ. The effect of muscle ageing and sarcopenia on spinal segmental loads. European Spine Journal 2018;27:2650-2659. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5729-3

Schmoelz, W; Keiler, A; Konschake, M; Lindtner, RA; Gasbarrini, A. Effect of pedicle screw augmentation with a self-curing elastomeric material under cranio-caudal cyclic loading-a cadaveric biomechanical study. Journal Of Orthopaedic Surgery And Research 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13018-018-0958-z

Yang, JJ; Li, F; Hung, KC; Hsu, SH; Wang, JL. Intervertebral disc needle puncture injury can be repaired using a gelatin-poly (gamma-glutamic acid) hydrogel: an in vitro bovine biomechanical validation. European Spine Journal 2018;27:2631-2638. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00586-018-5727-5

Natarajan, RN; Watanabe, K; Hasegawa, K. Biomechanical analysis of a long-segment fusion in a lumbar spine-a finite element model study. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4039989

Paul, CPL; Emanuel, KS; Kingma, I; van der Veen, AJ; Holewijn, RM; Vergroesen, PPA; van de Ven, PM; Mullender, MG; Helder, MN; Smit, TH. Changes in intervertebral disk mechanical behavior during early degeneration. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4039890

Araujo, TPF; Narazaki, DK; Teixeira, WGJ; Busnardo, F; Cristante, AF; de Barros, TEP. Sacrectomy associated with vertebrectomy: a new technique using dowel grafts from cadavers. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira 2018;26:260-264. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1413-785220182604183451

Kubiak, AJ; Lindqvist-Jones, K; Dearn, KD; Shepherd, DET. Comparison of the mechanical properties of two designs of polyaxial pedicle screw. Engineering Failure Analysis 2019;95:96-106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2018.08.023

Tavakoli, J; Costi, JJ. A method for visualization and isolation of elastic fibres in annulus fibrosus of the disc. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials For Biological Applications 2018;93:299-304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.08.007

Salt, E; Wiggins, A; Rayens, MK; Hooker, Q; Shojaei, I; Barzgari, B. The association of biomechanical change and pain catastrophizing with the chronic low back pain. Arthritis & Rheumatology 2018;70:.

*ORTHOPAEDICS/SURGERY*
Al-Dirini, RMA; O'Rourke, D; Huff, D; Martelli, S; Taylor, M. Biomechanical robustness of a contemporary cementless stem to surgical variation in stem size and position. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4039824

Hevesi, M; Stuart, MJ; Krych, AJ. Medial meniscus root repair: a transtibial pull-out surgical technique. Operative Techniques In Sports Medicine 2018;26:205-209. http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.otsm.2018.06.005

Benninger, E; Meier, C. Use of cortical buttons for the fixation of the distal biceps tendon in combination with the double-incision technique-the relationship between the drill trajectory and the proximity to the posterior interosseous nerve: a cadaveric study. Journal Of Shoulder And Elbow Surgery 2018;27:2077-2084. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.06.009

Kicinski, M; Puskas, GJ; Zdravkovic, V; Jost, B. Osteosynthesis of type iii acromial fractures with locking compression plate, lateral clavicular plate, and reconstruction plate: a biomechanical analysis of load to failure and strain distribution. Journal Of Shoulder And Elbow Surgery 2018;27:2093-2098. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.05.031

*PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS*
Olesnavage, KM; Prost, V; Johnson, WB; Winter, VAG. Passive prosthetic foot shape and size optimization using lower leg trajectory error. Journal Of Mechanical Design 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040779

*ROBOTICS/BIOMIMETICS*
Wu, Y; Yao, DJ; Xiao, XH. Optimal design for flexible passive biped walker based on chaotic particle swarm optimization. Journal Of Electrical Engineering & Technology 2018;13:2493-2503. http://dx.doi.org/10.5370/JEET.2018.13.6.2493

Soto-Guerrero, D; Ramirez-Torres, JG. The hexapodopter: a hybrid flying hexapod-holonomic flying analysis. Journal Of Mechanisms And Robotics-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;10:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040631

Sasagawa, N; Tani, K; Imamura, T; Maeda, Y. Quadruped locomotion patterns generated by desymmetrization of symmetric central pattern generator hardware network. Ieice Transactions On Fundamentals Of Electronics Communications And Computer Sciences 2018;69101A:. 1658-1667

http://dx.doi.org/10.1587/transfun.E101.A.1658. Elbori, A; Turan, M; Arikan, KB. Evaluation and optimization of nonlinear central pattern generators for robotic locomotion. Control Engineering And Applied Informatics 2018;20:89-98.

Latif, T; McKnight, M; Dickey, MD; Bozkurt, A. In vitro electrochemical assessment of electrodes for neurostimulation in roach biobots. Plos One 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203880

Liu, PC; Yu, HN; Cang, S. Trajectory synthesis and optimization of an underactuated microrobotic system with dynamic constraints and couplings. International Journal Of Control Automation And Systems 2018;16:2373-2383. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12555-017-0192-7

*WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY/ENERGY HARVESTING*
Li, ZJ; Saadatnia, Z; Yang, ZB; Naguib, H. A hybrid piezoelectric-triboelectric generator for low-frequency and broad-bandwidth energy harvesting. Energy Conversion And Management 2018;174:188-197. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2018.08.018

Kobsar, D; Ferber, R. Wearable sensor data to track subject-specific movement patterns related to clinical outcomes using a machine learning approach. Sensors 2018;18:. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s18092828

*REACHING/GRASP/UPPER EXTREMITY*
Overbeek, CL; Kolk, A; Nagels, J; de Witte, PB; van der Zwaal, P; Visser, CPJ; Fiocco, M; Nelissen, RGHH; de Groot, JH. Increased co-contraction of arm adductors is associated with a favorable course in subacromial pain syndrome. Journal Of Shoulder And Elbow Surgery 2018;27:1925-1931. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.06.015

Ge, WQ; Hians, B; Sfara, A. Noncontact measurement of the deformation of sternal skin during shoulder movements and upper extremity activities restricted by sternal precautions. Physical Therapy 2018;98:911-917. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzy089

*REHABILITATION*
Reichenbach, S; Heldner, S; Lenz, A; Felson, DT; Juni, P. Biomechanical therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial. Arthritis & Rheumatology 2018;70:.

*SPORT/EXERCISE*
Hale, R; Green, J; Hausselle, J; Saxby, D; Gonzalez, RV. Quantified in vitro tibiofemoral contact during bodyweight back squats. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;79:21-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.07.002

Liew, BXW; Helwig, NE; Morris, S; Netto, K. Influence of proximal trunk borne load on lower limb countermovement joint dynamics. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;79:223-226. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.08.009

Forrest, MRL; Scott, BR; Hebert, JJ; Dempsey, AR. Injury prevention strategies for adolescent cricket pace bowlers. Sports Medicine 2018;48:2449-2461. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-018-0981-6

Buice, JM; Esquivel, AO; Andrecovich, CJ. Laboratory validation of a wearable sensor for the measurement of head acceleration in men's and women's lacrosse. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040311

*TENDON/LIGAMENT*
Baxter, JR; Hullfish, TJ; Chao, W. Functional deficits may be explained by plantarflexor remodeling following achilles tendon rupture repair: preliminary findings. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;79:238-242. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.08.016

Frangiamore, SJ; Bigart, K; Nagle, T; Colbrunn, R; Millis, A; Schickendantz, MS. Biomechanical analysis of elbow medial ulnar collateral ligament tear location and its effect on rotational stability. Journal Of Shoulder And Elbow Surgery 2018;27:2068-2076. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.05.020

Gachon, B; Desgranges, M; Fradet, L; Decatoire, A; Poireault, F; Pierre, F; Fritel, X; Desseauve, D. Is increased peripheral ligamentous laxity in term pregnant women associated with obstetric anal sphincter injury?. International Urogynecology Journal 2018;29:1589-1595. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-018-3598-2

Carpenter, SR; Stroh, DA; Melvani, R; Parks, BG; Camire, LM; Murthi, AM. Distal triceps transosseous cruciate versus suture anchor repair using equal constructs: a biomechanical comparison. Journal Of Shoulder And Elbow Surgery 2018;27:2052-2056. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.05.025

Thomas, R; Richardson, M; Patel, M; Page, R; Sangeux, M; Ackland, DC. Rotator cuff contact pressures at the tendon-implant interface after anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty using a metal-backed glenoid component. Journal Of Shoulder And Elbow Surgery 2018;27:2085-2092. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2018.04.017

Liu, CJ; Yu, KL; Bai, JB; Tian, DH; Liu, GL. Experimental study of tendon sheath repair via decellularized amnion to prevent tendon adhesion. Plos One 2018;13:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0205811

Ristaniemi, A; Stenroth, L; Mikkonen, S; Korhonen, RK. Comparison of elastic, viscoelastic and failure tensile material properties of knee ligaments and patellar tendon. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;79:31-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.07.031

*TISSUE/BIOMATERIAL*
Marrella, A; Tedeschi, G; Giannoni, P; Lagazzo, A; Sbrana, F; Barberis, F; Quarto, R; Puglisi, F; Scaglione, S. Green-reduced graphene oxide induces in vitro an enhanced biomimetic mineralization of polycaprolactone electrospun meshes. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials For Biological Applications 2018;93:1044-1053. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.08.052

Wongchadakul, P; Rattanadecho, P; Wessapan, T. Implementation of a thermomechanical model to simulate laser heating in shrinkage tissue (effects of wavelength, laser irradiation intensity, and irradiation beam area). International Journal Of Thermal Sciences 2018;134:321-336. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2018.08.008

Dias, JR; Baptista-Silva, S; Sousa, A; Oliveira, AL; Bartolo, PJ; Granja, PL. Biomechanical performance of hybrid electrospun structures for skin regeneration. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials For Biological Applications 2018;93:816-827. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.08.050

Aldieri, A; Terzini, M; Bignardi, C; Zanetti, EM; Audenino, AL. Implementation and validation of constitutive relations for human dermis mechanical response. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing 2018;56:2083-2093. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11517-018-1843-y

Hamedzadeh, A; Gasser, TC; Federico, S. On the constitutive modelling of recruitment and damage of collagen fibres in soft biological tissues. European Journal Of Mechanics A-Solids 2018;72:483-496. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechsol.2018.04.007

Macron, A; Pillet, H; Doridam, J; Verney, A; Rohan, PY. Development and evaluation of a new methodology for the fast generation of patient-specific finite element models of the buttock for sitting-acquired deep tissue injury prevention. Journal Of Biomechanics 2018;79:173-180. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.08.001

Verri, M; Guidoboni, G; Bociu, L; Sacco, R. The role of structural viscoelasticity in deformable porous media with incompressible constituents: applications in biomechanics. Mathematical Biosciences And Engineering 2018;15:933-959. http://dx.doi.org/10.3934/mbe.2018042

*TRAUMA/IMPACT TESTING*
Chan, DD; Knutsen, AK; Lu, YC; Yang, SH; Magrath, E; Wang, WT; Bayly, PV; Butman, JA; Pham, DL. Statistical characterization of human brain deformation during mild angular acceleration measured in vivo by tagged magnetic resonance imaging. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040230

Bailly, N; Llari, M; Donnadieu, T; Masson, C; Arnoux, PJ. Numerical reconstruction of traumatic brain injury in skiing and snowboarding. Medicine And Science In Sports And Exercise 2018;50:2322-2329. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001701

Le Flao, E; Brughelli, M; Hume, PA; King, D. Assessing head/neck dynamic response to head perturbation: a systematic review. Sports Medicine 2018;48:2641-2658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40279-018-0984-3

Bland, ML; McNally, C; Rowson, S. Differences in impact performance of bicycle helmets during oblique impacts. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4040019

Kuo, C; Sganga, J; Fenton, M; Camarillo, DB. Head impact kinematics estimation with network of inertial measurement units. Journal Of Biomechanical Engineering-Transactions Of The Asme 2018;140:. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4039987

*VETERINARY/AGRICULTURAL*
Roland, L; Schweinzer, V; Kanz, P; Sattlecker, G; Kickinger, F; Lidauer, L; Berger, A; Auer, W; Mayer, J; Sturm, V; Efrosinin, D; Breitenberger, S; Drillich, M; Iwersen, M. Evaluation of a triaxial accelerometer for monitoring selected behaviors in dairy calves. Journal Of Dairy Science 2018;101:10421-10427. http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-14720

*VISUAL/VESTIBULAR/EYE*
Clark, RA; Demer, JL. Magnetic resonance imaging of the globe-tendon interface for extraocular muscles: is there an "arc of contact"?. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 2018;194:170-181. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2018.07.002

Voorhees, AP; Jan, NJ; Hua, Y; Yang, B; Sigal, IA. Peripapillary sclera architecture revisited: a tangential fiber model and its biomechanical implications. Acta Biomaterialia 2018;79:113-122. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2018.08.020

Lee, H; Kang, DSY; Ha, BJ; Choi, JY; Kim, EK; Seo, KY; Kim, TI. Biomechanical properties of the cornea using a dynamic scheimpflug analyzer in healthy eyes. Yonsei Medical Journal 2018;59:1115-1122. http://dx.doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2018.59.9.1115

Mikula, E; Winkler, M; Juhasz, T; Brown, DJ; Shoa, G; Tran, S; Kenney, MC; Jester, JV. Axial mechanical and structural characterization of keratoconus corneas. Experimental Eye Research 2018;175:14-19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2018.05.019

Ramirez-Garcia, MA; Khalifa, YM; Buckley, MR. Vulnerability of corneal endothelial cells to mechanical trauma from indentation forces assessed using contact mechanics and fluorescence microscopy. Experimental Eye Research 2018;175:73-82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2018.06.005

Eliasy, A; Chen, KJ; Vinciguerra, R; Maklad, O; Vinciguerra, P; Ambrosio, R; Roberts, CJ; Elsheikh, A. Ex-vivo experimental validation of biomechanically-corrected intraocular pressure measurements on human eyes using the corvis st. Experimental Eye Research 2018;175:98-102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2018.06.013

Kurysheva, NI; Lepeshkina, LV; Shatalova, EO. Predictors of outcome in selective laser trabeculoplasty: a long-term observation study in primary angle-closure glaucoma after laser peripheral iridotomy compared with primary open-angle glaucoma. Journal Of Glaucoma 2018;27:880-886. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0000000000001048

*UNIQUE TOPICS*
Lybrand, KE; Althausen, PL. The role of value-based implants in orthopedic trauma. Orthopedic Clinics Of North America 2018;49:437-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ocl.2018.05.005

Kovacova, E; Buday, T; Vysehradsky, R; Pleykova, J. Cough in sarcoidosis patients. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 2018;257:18-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.resp.2018.01.004

*PICK OF THE WEEK*
Zhou, XH; Shi, GD; Fan, BY; Cheng, X; Zhang, XL; Wang, X; Liu, S; Hao, Y; Wei, ZJ; Wang, LY; Feng, SQ. Polycaprolactone electrospun fiber scaffold loaded with ipscs-nscs and ascs as a novel tissue engineering scaffold for the treatment of spinal cord injury. International Journal Of Nanomedicine 2018;13:6265-6277. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S175914